Attitudes toward intimate partner violence in dating relationships.

Abstract

Prevention of intimate partner violence on college campuses includes programs designed to change attitudes, and hence, a scale that assesses such attitudes is needed. Study 1 (N = 859) cross validates the factor structure of the Intimate Partner Violence Attitude Scale-Revised using exploratory factor analysis and presents initial validity data on the scale. In Study 2 (N = 687), the obtained three-factor structure (Abuse, Control, Violence) is tested using confirmatory factor analysis, and it is shown to be concurrently related to assault in romantic relationships and to predict psychological aggression 14 weeks later. The findings are discussed in the context of how understanding and modifying attitudes assessed by the Intimate Partner Violence Attitude Scale-Revised may improve interventions aimed at reducing intimate partner violence.

Measuring Acceptability of Intimate Partner Violence Against Women: Development and Validation of the A-IPVAW Scale

“…Some studies have used attitudinal scales to measure the acceptability of IPVAW among young people (Copp et al, 2016;Fincham, Cui, Braithwaite, & Pasley, 2008) and rural populations (Schwab-Reese & Renner, 2017). Among the general population, several demographic health surveys have included some brief scales and individual items measuring acceptability of certain IPVAW behaviors (Yount, Halim, Hynes, & Hillman, 2011;Wang, 2016;WHO 2013).…”

Counselors' Attributions of Blame Toward Female Survivors of Battering

“…Published rates suggest that SCV is equally likely to be perpetrated by males and females (Fincham et al, 2008;Gelles, 1980), whereas battering is more likely to be perpetrated by males against females (Dobash & Dobash, 1979;Smith et al, 1999). Although men certainly may be victims of battering in both heterosexual and same-sex relationships, the focus of the current study will be upon male-perpetrated battering against women.…”

“…The annual costs of IPV to the U.S. range from around $4.1 billion to $5.4 billion in terms of medical and mental health care, in addition to lost days of work productivity (Doumas, Pearson, Egin, & McKinley, 2008;Fincham et al, 2008;Kwesiga, Bell, Pattie, & Moe, 2007). Women experiencing violence in relationships face myriad difficulties related to the abuse.…”

“…IPV not only affects married or cohabitating couples; 34% of college students report acts of physical aggression in relationships each year (Straus & Ramirez, 2002). In addition, one-third of high school and college students have experienced some form of IPV, either as perpetrator and/or the victim at least once in their dating history (Fincham et al, 2008). Smith et al (1999) …”

“…Importantly, researchers have suggested that IPV not only affects married or cohabitating couples; in fact, 34% of college students report acts of physical aggression in relationships each year. In addition, one-third of high school and college students have experienced some form of IPV as perpetrators and/or victims at least once in their dating history (Fincham, Cui, Braithwaite, & Pasley, 2008). The effects of IPV are longlasting, as there are significant relationships between the experience of being battered and serious mental health difficulties such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, substance use/abuse, child abuse, and suicidal ideation and attempts (Afifi et al, 2009).…”